Eligibility : B.Sc. Degree in Physics/Applied Physics (Core/Main), of this University or an equivalent degree, with Mathematics as compulsory complementary, having at least 50% mark or equivalent CGPA in Part III (Core and Complementary put together) or an equivalent B.Sc Physics Honours degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in Physics core and electives (Mathematics compulsory) put together. In the case of applicants having an equivalent degree with triple main/three majors, they should have Physics and Mathematics as two mains/majors and should have minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA, while putting the three mains/majors together. OBC/OEC candidates are eligible for relaxation up to 5%. SC/ST candidates need only to get a pass.

Since 2015, the Department of Physics has been designated as a research center at the University of Calicut. All faculty members within the department hold the distinction of recognized research guides at the university and collectively focus on diverse areas of physics. The department's primary research emphasis lies in atmospheric physics and material science. Notably, two research scholars have obtained their doctoral degrees, producing scholarly publications of significant impact.